About us

Johnnie D. Jackow Sr. – Total Body Fitness
Founder/CEO

Johnnie D. Jackow Sr., the founder and CEO of Total Body Fitness, Worldwide, has been involved in the fitness industry since the mid 90s. He began as a certified personal trainer and wrote his first book on weight loss in 1998. At that time, he also launched his company, which quickly gained popularity across the USA. Along with being known as the leading fitness expert of his era, he ran infomercials on local TV in Houston, Texas. With over 60,000 documented hours of training in integrative functional medicine, Johnnie has helped over 40,000 individuals from all around the world achieve their health and fitness goals. He completed his PhD in human physiology with a focus on offering an alternative approach to traditional medicine and prescription drugs for people looking to improve their overall well-being. With nearly three decades of experience in health and fitness, Johnnie continues to be dedicated to helping others live healthier lives.

Johnnie has many other businesses as well. His wife, Betty of nearly 38 years also participates in these business operations. A well established travel blog, a worldwide business selling Italian lingerie, and both are majority partners in an education entity that certifies teachers in Texas. Their latest venture is artificial intelligence and movie production in NYC and soon to be Los Angeles, CA.

Going back to the early 80s, Johnnie started out in automotive and opened a mechanic shop at just 18 years of age and hiring on certified mechanics while he went to school. He continued that venture and earned a degree in automotive engineering before fulfilling another dream he had by going to the police academy in 1992 graduating at the top of his class out of 54 cadets. His expertise in business quickly revealed itself however when the Patton Village Police Department in Montgomery County, Texas was about to go under. He took over as Chief of Police in 1994 and hired on a team of retired HPD officers to focus on collecting unpaid citations. That idea took the city out of a deficit to a surplus in less than 60 days by bringing in over $1M. He eventually left the city and went to work in Fort Bend County where he was a K-9 officer. He worked in narcotics for several years by night and going to school by day to follow another dream he had – the human body, and the rest is history.

He is also trained in hand to hand combat and holds a 1st degree black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. His hobbies include race cars, exotic cars, and anything fast. He travels often overseas with his wife – with Italy topping the list.

In his own words……

Love life and everything about it. Live out your dreams! Life is too short to complain or to worry. If a problem arises, then face it head on. There is always a solution to your problems and most importantly, there is always something to learn. Our sufferings are just opportunities to learn and grow. Don’t take life too seriously, but instead live life the best way you know how. Treat others as you would want to be treated and if you don’t like something, then make a change. You are in control of your own destiny!